Into the new day I come,
Another day in my long life,
A day that will be filled with joy
As every day is that I awake.
I sit here in my home
With food to eat,
A roof over my head,
And my lover with me.
In my long life I’ve had worries
But they are no longer there
As I have lived so long
And am still feeling fine
Knowing that I have more time,
More time in my life
But also knowing
I have less time than I’ve had.
But that is good,
Looking back I’ve had a good life
And am so grateful for it,
So at my end all will be good,
But I am not going yet.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Mary and I often talk about our lives and are so grateful as to how lucky we have been in our long lives.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments7
Hear hear!
Thank you Dave.
Andy
You are welcome, Andy. Your poem was like a summary of my life and I just couldn\'t initially work out how to respond - best I can do here now 👍👍. A fave.
Ahh, you didn't choose the song by Sinatra then, including the words 'Face the final curtain'. But I hate that song 'My Way' at funerals - so selfish and bigoted.
At my funeral I have asked for "Rock around the clock" to be played at the end of the service Orchi.
A poem of joy and fulfilment that is good to hear about and the gratitude expressed makes it all the better. Many more years of the same Andy
So kind soren, yes I hope there are many more years to come.
Andy
Most welcome
Well said. Your poem revolves around the appreciation of life, the acceptance of aging, and the recognition of mortality. It expresses gratitude for the experiences and joys of life.
Your words are so true Friendship, thank you so much.
Andy
You have brightened this gloomy, overcast, rain threatening day my friend, with your warmth and positivity, thank you! I love your choice of song, we sang this for my father in law at his 100th birthday party and he danced.
Much appreciated Bella, thank you so much.
Andy
Very glad to hear it dearest Andy. 🌹
So kind Teddy, thank youi.
Andy
A lovely piece. Fine worlds and great sentiment.
Most kind Tom, thank you.
Andy
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